Getting visible – with eTN
Good news from eTN, the global market leader in its field, offering great deals to create additional visibility for companies, organizations and individual businesses, especially important before the upcoming key tourism trade fairs like WTM. Dear eTN Reader, your press releases will be buzzing around the world for less than $200 a month. Get exposure […]
Sign up for the 5th East African e-Tourism Conference in Nairobi next week
5TH E-TOURISM EAST AFRICA CONFERENCE View this email in your browser Share Tweet Forward to Friend +1 Share THE FIFTH E-TOURISM EAST AFRICA CONFERENCE INTERCONTINENTAL NAIROBI 5TH – 6TH OCTOBER The 5th E-Tourism East Africa Conference has just been launched and it features an all new world class line up of speakers and training for […]
Kenya’s CHEFS DELIGHT AND BAR & MIXOLOGY AWARDS LAUNCH 2015
Click Below for Chefs Delight Mobile APP Instructions GET THE CHEFS DELIGHT MOBILE APP NOW Thank you for attending our Launch at the National Museums of Kenya on Wednesday the 30th of September 2015 and being part of this initiative of improving the Quality and taking Kenya’s Culinary, Hospitality, Wine & Dine Experience to the […]
Ewaso Lions – a news update
CLICK HERE TO DONATE September 2015 Wildlife Vets Examine Injured Lengwe This month, we found the lion Lengwe nearly unable to walk. Although we did not know the cause of his severe leg injury, we knew he needed medical attention right away. He could not keep keep up with the Koitogor Pride in Samburu National […]
Bits and bobs from Uganda’s social calendar, courtesy of Pearl Guide
Best of September 2015! Enabling you to make the most of Uganda with the best reviews, features, photography and more… Experience premium Uganda. September was thrilling. Bayimba’s eighth edition was fully packed and entertaining with dance, photography, fashion and impassioned performances from an array of home grown and international artists. The end of the month […]
More honours and awards in India keep Reunion under the spotlight
MORE DESTINATION AWARDS FOR REUNION IN INDIA REFLECT GROWING TOURISM TIES (Posted 02nd October 2015) During the 11th edition of the Hospitality India and Explore the World travel award ceremony, held at the Ashok Hotel and Conference Centre in Delhi, did Reunion for the second time this year claim a major Indian travel trophy. Back […]
Marching for Eles and Rhinos … Stand up to be counted and participate!
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) in conjunction with WildlifeDirect, and Stand Up Shout Out, request you for media coverage for the Global March for Elephants and Rhinos event this Saturday, the 3rd October 2015. The 10km walk will start at 8.00 AM from the National Museums of Kenya to KWS headquarters via Uhuru Highway and Langata […]
And more Vanilla Islands news …
HIGH EXPOSURE AT TOP RESA The Vanilla Islands’ presence at the Top Resa event will increase exposure of the Indian Ocean. Two magazines, targeted communication and high-level events will contribute towards the development of the French market. FIFTH EDITION OF CONSUMER MAGAZINE The launch of the fifth edition of the consumer magazine for the Vanilla […]
Vanilla Island news updates …
RISE OF THE CRUISE Cruise companies are increasingly showing a keen interest in growing all segments of the market in the Indian Ocean. GASTRONOMY IN THE VANILLA ISLANDS Our image as a destination is often enhanced by the quality and flavours of our cuisine and produce. This aspect is showcased on every stand to appeal […]
RhiNews … the latest from Save the Rhino International
Welcome to October’s RhiNEWS bringing you rhino news and updates from around the world OCTOBER 2015 This month we bring you positive news from the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary, a conservation award for Save the Rhino’s Director, as well as taking a look at the global support for World Rhino Day! Read on for your monthly […]
October is the month when the annual EcoWarriors are announced by EcoTourism Kenya
ECOTOURISM KENYA SET TO ANNOUNCE THEIR ANNUAL ‘ECOWARRIOR AWARDS’ AT MKTE2015 (Posted 02nd October 2015) The coveted ECO WARRIOR AWARDS for 2015 will this year once again be announced alongside the main programme of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2015, which is taking place at the Leisure Lodge Resort and Golf Club at Diani beach […]
Lillian Gaitho’s Friday contribution looks back at World Tourism Day
Lillian this Friday put her mind towards analysing what World Tourism Day this year was all about and how a billion tourists translate into a billion opportunities. Five Lessons to Keep from World Tourism Day 2015 This year’s World Tourism Day celebrated on September 27th highlighted among other milestones the remarkable growth in tourist numbers […]
Register now for the Magical Kenya Travel Expo seminar day
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR MKTE2015’S SEMINAR DAY (Posted 02nd October 2015) The Kenya Tourism Board has confirmed that registrations are now open for those visitors to the Magical Kenya Travel Expo in Diani in mid-October, who wish to get first-hand knowledge of the latest travel trends. The day long symposium will see a number […]
New found aviation cooperation spirit in East Africa puts paid to Ugandan airline start up
NORTHERN CORRIDOR TALKS ON AVIATION COOPERATION PUT HALT TO UGANDA AIRLINES REVIVAL (Posted 02nd October 2015) The four partner states in the Northern Corridor Integration Projects, Uganda – Kenya – Rwanda – South Sudan, have finally come to appreciate what has been said here often before, that the proliferation of airlines in the region will […]
Keen on more news from Kenya? Heard of Travel News Kenya?
For those of my readers who simply never get enough to read about what is happening in Kenya and the wider Eastern African region, here is another quintessential read, produced by my friend Tony Clegg-Butt AND IT IS FREE … sign up today to get your own monthly copy of Travel News! Travel News Kenya […]
Seychelles’ Tourism Ministry offers private sector apex body SHTA offices at their Espace Building
SEYCHELLES HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION GETS NEW OFFICES (Posted 02nd October 2015) The current level of cooperation between the Seychelles’ public and private sector took another turn for the even better when the Ministry of Tourism and Culture offered the apex body office space at the ministry and tourism board building ‘Espace’. Government and private […]
Maloya and Reunion, joined at the hips, so to speak.
MALOYA’S SIXTH ANNIVERSARY AS A UNESCO INTANGIBLE CULTURAL WORLD HERITAGE (Posted 01st October 2015) On the first of October 2009 was Maloya, together with Sega, inscribed by UNESCO into the roll of human intangible cultural heritage, in recognition of the value and traditions Maloya has for Reunion’istas. Maloya came to Reunion with slaves from the […]
Seychelles’ President Michel gives signal for new elections
PRESIDENT JAMES ALIX MICHEL CALLS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS (Posted 01st October 2015) When President James Alix Michel gave formal notice to the nation earlier today that he was seeking a third term of office, ringing in the countdown towards Presidential Elections, he may very well have upstaged the opposition in terms of his choice of timing. […]
Mount Kenya Trust news updates
After working through nearly 400 mails since the wee hourshere is the last posting for now until later today when regular news service will resume … News and highlights from the Mount Kenya Trust June-August 2015 Mountain Dispatches: News from the field Welcome to this edition of Mountain Dispatches! Over the June-August period the Trust […]
Justice for Elephant and Rhinos? Read on what this is all about.
Safarilink, Wildlife Direct together with the Kenya Wildlife Service and Stand Up Shout Out are leading the Global March for Elephants and Rhinos in Nairobi on Saturday 3rd October. We would like you to join us in making a statement to the world about our commitment to save our elephants and rhinos. Thousands of members […]
It is official, the Vanilla Islands sign deal with Costa Cruises
Vanilla Islands of the Indian Ocean (Mauritius, Seychelles, Reunion, Madagascar, Comoros, Mayotte and Maldives) sign agreement for cooperation with Costa Cruises (Posted 01st October 2015) Costa Cruises and the Vanilla Islands have signed an agreement for closer cooperation. It was Norbert Stiekema, the Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing of Costa Cruises who joined Arnaud […]
UNWTO welcomes G20 Tourism Minister commitments for more and better jobs
(Posted 01st October 2015) UNWTO welcomes the G20 Tourism Ministers’ commitment to promote more and better jobs Recalling that tourism is one of the most dynamic and resilient economic sectors, Ministers of Tourism committed to maximize the potential the sector has to generate jobs, particularly for women and youth. In line with the overall priorities […]
The Vanilla Islands aim at the cruise market with renewed marketing drive
Vanilla Islands – Mauritius, Seychelles, Reunion, Madagascar, Comoros, Mayotte and Maldives – are on the move to consolidate the Indian Ocean as a region for Cruise Ships (Posted 01st October 2015) Enzo Visone, the CEO of Silversea Cruises met with representatives of the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands during the Top Resa Tourism Trade Fair of […]
Africa remains in the cross hairs of Starwood Hotels for growth
Notably will two new hotels in East Africa come on line for Starwood, namely the Four Point at JKIA in Nairobi and the new Element Oyster Bay all suite hotel. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Accelerates Growth in Africa and Indian Ocean with Seven New Deals (Posted 01st October 2015) Company to expand portfolio by over […]
Conservation Action News from around the world …
BREAKING NEWS: Bear bile farming to be eradicated in Vietnam by 2020 21 September 2015 | animalsasia.org | animalsasia.org| Animals Asia has called on all stakeholders to make a commitment to ending bear bile farming in Vietnam by 2020. It follows today’s announcement by Vietnam’s Traditional Medicine Association that says its members must continue to […]
Aiming for common standards in hotel rankings – the Vanilla Islands make it a priority
Atout France meets Vanilla Islands of the Indian Ocean (Mauritius, Seychelles, Reunion, Madagascar, Maldives, Comoros & Mayotte) on hotel grading scheme Atout France, the body that overseas the Hotel Classification / Grading System in France has met with Robert Desvaux, the Director of the Mauritius Tourism Authority to discuss what is being discussed today in […]
UCOTA News from the grassroots of tourism in Uganda
Uganda Community Tourism Association E-newsletter July- August 2015 Like us on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend The Uganda Community Tourism Association’s mission is to spearhead sustainable community-based tourism in collaboration with stakeholders, aiming at increasing community benefits, promoting quality standards, ownership and conservation of natural and cultural resources for better livelihoods in […]
In support of the East African Wild Life Society
Domestic aviation updates from Kenya
HOME GM’S MESSAGE FEATURES NEWS UPDATES Hi Wolfgang, FEATURES Protecting Our Wild Heritage Stretched out between Kenya’s highest mountain and the Aberdare ranges, Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a subtle blend of grassland, woodland, riverine forest and wetland. Nights are cold on these rolling plains: you need those hot water bottles tucked into your beds at […]
Planning for the festive season? Red Rocks for sure already does!
Christmas Market in Rwanda – and why not? (Posted 01st October 2015) The Red Rocks Campsite outside Musanze, formerly known as Ruhengeri, is planning to pull out all stops to make visitors from abroad feel at home, especially as the runup to the festive season kicks off soon. Towards that end has Greg Bakunzi, the […]
